Unions

Young people can’t afford to quit hustle culture
Activism

Young people can’t afford to quit hustle culture

Slaves to the grind — The idea that a younger generation is abandoning work has become a popular narrative online, but it doesn’t necessarily reflect reality, writes Siân Bradley.

Written by: Sian Bradley

Without unions, we have no hope
Opinion

Without unions, we have no hope

General Strike — Whether it's partygate, the climate crisis or the spiralling cost of living, the fightback begins on the picket lines writes Tommy Vickerstaff

Written by: Tommy Vickerstaff

The video game unions battling injustice in the industry
Activism

The video game unions battling injustice in the industry

Gamers unite — Racism, sexism and overwork have long plagued the gaming industry. But now, individuals are coming together and unionising in an effort to transform their workplaces.

Written by: Sian Bradley

Tech workers are fighting back against employee surveillance
Activism

Tech workers are fighting back against employee surveillance

Power in numbers — Invasive workplace surveillance has become a reality for many remote workers over the pandemic. Now, tech workers are unionising to lead the resistance.

Written by: Sian Bradley

How a four-day week could transform society
Activism

How a four-day week could transform society

Demanding change — In a new book, authors Will Stronge and Kyle Lewis make the compelling case for reducing the working week. They tell us how this vital demand could advance multiple social causes.

Written by: Ella Glover

How unions could transform work under capitalism
Activism

How unions could transform work under capitalism

Make bosses pay — Author Eve Livingston discusses her new book, which makes the case for seizing on the collective power of unions to revolutionise the workplace.

Written by: Katie Goh

How yoga teachers are exploited by the gig economy
Activism

How yoga teachers are exploited by the gig economy

Bending over backwards — The wellness industry may be booming, but many yoga teachers are struggling to make ends meet as countless tech start-ups, apps and large gym chains monopolise the market and undercut pay.

Written by: Andrew Kersley

Charting the rise of radical, independent unions
Film

Charting the rise of radical, independent unions

United Voices — A documentary follows United Voices of the World as they fight for key workers’ rights, demonstrating how new, grassroots unions are reimagining collectivism and solidarity in the modern world.

Written by: Katie Goh

Can a renters union really help you take on your landlord?
Reportage

Can a renters union really help you take on your landlord?

Fighting back, together — Across the country, landlords, letting agencies and tenant management companies are being challenged – and beaten – by grassroots organisers.

Written by: Ethan Shone

The highs and lows of starting a union from scratch
Activism

The highs and lows of starting a union from scratch

‘It’s time to take power back’ — Last year, a number of violence against women workers united to build the sector’s first-ever union. So how much has it helped?

Written by: Eve Livingston

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